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What is the primary purpose of a Remote Control Centre (RCC)?
What is the primary purpose of a Remote Control Centre (RCC)?
- To work in close liaison with traffic control. (correct)
- To store electric traction equipment.
- To monitor signal strength in remote areas.
- To provide maintenance facilities for traction systems.
What type of equipment was primarily used before 1980 for Remote Control Centres?
What type of equipment was primarily used before 1980 for Remote Control Centres?
- Analog communication systems.
- Frequency Modulated Voice Frequency Telegraph (FMVFT) equipment. (correct)
- Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Computer-based control systems.
What are the characteristics of the transmission path used in FMVFT equipment?
What are the characteristics of the transmission path used in FMVFT equipment?
- It uses wireless technology for signals.
- It utilizes optical fiber for processing signals.
- It consists of single core cables for better efficiency.
- It employs star quads with an attenuation of about 0.3 dB/km. (correct)
What function do isolating transformers serve in the cable circuits?
What function do isolating transformers serve in the cable circuits?
What is the purpose of the VF repeaters used in the FMVFT equipment?
What is the purpose of the VF repeaters used in the FMVFT equipment?
How is the maximum gain of the repeater adjusted?
How is the maximum gain of the repeater adjusted?
What ratio do impedance matching transformers operate on in the communication setup?
What ratio do impedance matching transformers operate on in the communication setup?
What is the maximum normal polling time for updating status in a system controlling 20 stations?
What is the maximum normal polling time for updating status in a system controlling 20 stations?
What modulation technique do the modems utilize for communication between the master station and the RTUs?
What modulation technique do the modems utilize for communication between the master station and the RTUs?
What is the primary function of the Mimic Diagram Board (MDB) in the SCADA system?
What is the primary function of the Mimic Diagram Board (MDB) in the SCADA system?
What is the output signal level of the modems adjustable between?
What is the output signal level of the modems adjustable between?
What additional feature of SCADA equipment allows control at boundary posts?
What additional feature of SCADA equipment allows control at boundary posts?
Which of the following annunciations is NOT indicated by a LED on the MDB?
Which of the following annunciations is NOT indicated by a LED on the MDB?
What features does the SCADA software provide?
What features does the SCADA software provide?
What is the required positioning for the RCC when controlling more than 30 stations?
What is the required positioning for the RCC when controlling more than 30 stations?
How is historical data stored in the SCADA system?
How is historical data stored in the SCADA system?
What method does the master station use to communicate with RTUs?
What method does the master station use to communicate with RTUs?
Which of the following is a feature of the application software for the VDU displays?
Which of the following is a feature of the application software for the VDU displays?
What is the purpose of the parity check bits in the data exchange process?
What is the purpose of the parity check bits in the data exchange process?
Which component is phased out in the transition from conventional systems to SCADA?
Which component is phased out in the transition from conventional systems to SCADA?
What does the operator use to call any of the VDU displays?
What does the operator use to call any of the VDU displays?
What type of systems does the SCADA system cater to?
What type of systems does the SCADA system cater to?
What is the primary purpose of the memory capacity provided for the feeder system?
What is the primary purpose of the memory capacity provided for the feeder system?
What happens in the event of a failure of one UPS in the Dual Stand-alone UPS System?
What happens in the event of a failure of one UPS in the Dual Stand-alone UPS System?
What is the purpose of storing changes in the status of CBS/interruptors in the RTU?
What is the purpose of storing changes in the status of CBS/interruptors in the RTU?
Which statement accurately describes the battery capacity provided with the UPS?
Which statement accurately describes the battery capacity provided with the UPS?
Which type of modules are included in the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?
Which type of modules are included in the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?
How many controlled stations are designed for telecommands in a typical TSS system?
How many controlled stations are designed for telecommands in a typical TSS system?
What occurs if there is an outage of both UPS systems at the same time?
What occurs if there is an outage of both UPS systems at the same time?
What is the maximum number of telesignals designed for a typical SP station?
What is the maximum number of telesignals designed for a typical SP station?
Which protective relays are tracked by the RTU in its operations?
Which protective relays are tracked by the RTU in its operations?
What is the role of surge arresters in the RTU system?
What is the role of surge arresters in the RTU system?
What is the primary purpose of the isolating transformers in the SCADA system?
What is the primary purpose of the isolating transformers in the SCADA system?
How frequently are voice frequency repeaters installed along the communication path?
How frequently are voice frequency repeaters installed along the communication path?
What characterizes the transmission path between the Remote Terminal Units and the RCC?
What characterizes the transmission path between the Remote Terminal Units and the RCC?
What is the impedance ratio of the isolating transformers used in the SCADA system?
What is the impedance ratio of the isolating transformers used in the SCADA system?
What type of cable has been introduced for communication in some sections of Indian Railways?
What type of cable has been introduced for communication in some sections of Indian Railways?
What is the typical amplifier gain at the repeater stations in the SCADA system?
What is the typical amplifier gain at the repeater stations in the SCADA system?
What is a critical feature of the switching station earthing in the SCADA system?
What is a critical feature of the switching station earthing in the SCADA system?
What is the function of the spare conductor pair within the underground trunk cable?
What is the function of the spare conductor pair within the underground trunk cable?
What frequency is used for the dedicated microwave channel provided in certain sections?
What frequency is used for the dedicated microwave channel provided in certain sections?
What is the minimum gain provided by the amplifier in the modem to compensate for signal variation?
What is the minimum gain provided by the amplifier in the modem to compensate for signal variation?
In terms of polling time, what is the maximum allowed when controlling 30 stations?
In terms of polling time, what is the maximum allowed when controlling 30 stations?
Which of the following features allows automatic handling of faults in the SCADA system?
Which of the following features allows automatic handling of faults in the SCADA system?
At what input signal level does the modem function satisfactorily?
At what input signal level does the modem function satisfactorily?
What is the maximum time for status update polling when controlling 20 stations?
What is the maximum time for status update polling when controlling 20 stations?
What technology has been predominantly adopted for Remote Control Centres after 1980?
What technology has been predominantly adopted for Remote Control Centres after 1980?
What is the attenuation rate of the underground cable circuits used in FMVFT equipment?
What is the attenuation rate of the underground cable circuits used in FMVFT equipment?
What does the isolating transformer limit in the cable circuits used by the FMVFT equipment?
What does the isolating transformer limit in the cable circuits used by the FMVFT equipment?
What is the maximum gain that the VF repeaters can provide in the FMVFT equipment?
What is the maximum gain that the VF repeaters can provide in the FMVFT equipment?
What distance intervals are isolating transformers provided in the underground cable circuits?
What distance intervals are isolating transformers provided in the underground cable circuits?
What role do the impedance matching transformers play in FMVFT equipment?
What role do the impedance matching transformers play in FMVFT equipment?
What type of equipment continues to operate in some Remote Control Centres despite being outdated?
What type of equipment continues to operate in some Remote Control Centres despite being outdated?
What is the main purpose of isolating transformers in the communication system?
What is the main purpose of isolating transformers in the communication system?
What is the distance interval at which repeater stations are typically installed?
What is the distance interval at which repeater stations are typically installed?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of microwave communication on Indian Railways?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of microwave communication on Indian Railways?
What is the impedance ratio of the isolating transformers used in the SCADA system?
What is the impedance ratio of the isolating transformers used in the SCADA system?
What type of cable is used for transmitting signals from the RCC to the RTUs?
What type of cable is used for transmitting signals from the RCC to the RTUs?
What protective feature is implemented if the lead length for communication is long?
What protective feature is implemented if the lead length for communication is long?
What is the primary reason for keeping the switching station earthing separate from other earthing systems?
What is the primary reason for keeping the switching station earthing separate from other earthing systems?
What type of communication system was introduced on Indian Railways in some sections apart from microwave channels?
What type of communication system was introduced on Indian Railways in some sections apart from microwave channels?
What is the function of the spare conductor pair within the underground trunk cable?
What is the function of the spare conductor pair within the underground trunk cable?
What is the maximum capacity of the memory provided for the average feeder data storage?
What is the maximum capacity of the memory provided for the average feeder data storage?
In the case of a total UPS outage, how is the SCADA system powered?
In the case of a total UPS outage, how is the SCADA system powered?
What is the role of the watchdog transducers in the Remote Terminal Unit?
What is the role of the watchdog transducers in the Remote Terminal Unit?
What parameter indicates the maximum operational ability of the SCADA equipment at a typical TSS?
What parameter indicates the maximum operational ability of the SCADA equipment at a typical TSS?
How does the RTU ensure that no event is lost before reporting to the master station?
How does the RTU ensure that no event is lost before reporting to the master station?
Which components are directly connected to provide emergency power to various equipment during power failures?
Which components are directly connected to provide emergency power to various equipment during power failures?
Which specific relays are monitored by the RTU in its operations?
Which specific relays are monitored by the RTU in its operations?
What is the designed capacity of telecommands for a typical SP station in the SCADA system?
What is the designed capacity of telecommands for a typical SP station in the SCADA system?
What is one of the operational features of the Dual Stand-alone UPS System?
What is one of the operational features of the Dual Stand-alone UPS System?
What happens to the battery connected to the UPS during power supply failure?
What happens to the battery connected to the UPS during power supply failure?
What ensures the automatic takeover of control in case of failure of one computer system at the master station?
What ensures the automatic takeover of control in case of failure of one computer system at the master station?
Which feature allows the transfer of functions from one workstation to another in case of a complete outage?
Which feature allows the transfer of functions from one workstation to another in case of a complete outage?
What is the role of the mimic diagram board (MDB) at the Remote Control Centre?
What is the role of the mimic diagram board (MDB) at the Remote Control Centre?
What type of storage is provided for the data logs within the master station equipment?
What type of storage is provided for the data logs within the master station equipment?
How is the health of the master station computer systems monitored?
How is the health of the master station computer systems monitored?
What configuration allows for simultaneous operations at each workstation in the RCC?
What configuration allows for simultaneous operations at each workstation in the RCC?
What functions do the functional keys on the RCC workstations serve?
What functions do the functional keys on the RCC workstations serve?
What is the purpose of having two data-logging printers connected to the same online computer system?
What is the purpose of having two data-logging printers connected to the same online computer system?
Which component controls the traffic information displayed to the operators at the RCC?
Which component controls the traffic information displayed to the operators at the RCC?
What is indicated by the mimic diagram board regarding the traction power supply?
What is indicated by the mimic diagram board regarding the traction power supply?
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Remote Control Centre (RCC)
Remote Control Centre (RCC)
A control center near the Traffic Control Office, for electric traction control, working in coordination with traffic control.
Frequency Modulated Voice Frequency Telegraph (FMVFT)
Frequency Modulated Voice Frequency Telegraph (FMVFT)
An outdated relay-based system for supervisory control using voice frequency signals.
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Advanced system for supervisory control using microprocessor or computer-based equipment.
Transmission Path (FMVFT)
Transmission Path (FMVFT)
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VF repeaters
VF repeaters
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Impedance Matching Transformers
Impedance Matching Transformers
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Line losses
Line losses
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SCADA Master Station
SCADA Master Station
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Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
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Telecommunication Trunk Cable
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Isolating Transformers
Isolating Transformers
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Repeater Stations
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Microwave Communication
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Optical Fiber Cable
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Mimic Diagram Board (MDB)
Mimic Diagram Board (MDB)
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SCADA System
SCADA System
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VDU Display
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Annunciations
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Master Station & RTU
Master Station & RTU
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Historical Data Storage
Historical Data Storage
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Digital Address Time Division Multiplexing
Digital Address Time Division Multiplexing
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Transmission Protocol
Transmission Protocol
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Day-wise storage
Day-wise storage
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UPS Capacity
UPS Capacity
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Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
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Event Storage
Event Storage
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SCADA Equipment Capacity
SCADA Equipment Capacity
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Controlled Stations (TSS, SP, SSPS)
Controlled Stations (TSS, SP, SSPS)
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Transmission Speed (Baud)
Transmission Speed (Baud)
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Polling Time (Update)
Polling Time (Update)
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RCC Location (Controlled Stations > 30)
RCC Location (Controlled Stations > 30)
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Modem Function (FSK)
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Modem Input Signal Level
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Modem Amplifier Gain
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SCADA Equipment Features (Tripping)
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SCADA Equipment Features (Interlocking)
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SCADA Equipment Features (Capacitor)
SCADA Equipment Features (Capacitor)
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SCADA Equipment Features (Fault Isolation)
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Remote Control Centre (RCC)
Remote Control Centre (RCC)
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Master Station
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Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
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FMVFT
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SCADA
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Telecommunication Trunk Cable
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Isolating Transformers
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Transmission Path (FMVFT)
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VF Repeaters
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Repeater Stations
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Impedance Matching Transformers
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Microwave Communication
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Line Losses
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Optical Fiber Cable
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Isolating Transformers
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Repeater Stations
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Daily Storage
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UPS Capacity
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RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)
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Event Storage
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SCADA Equipment Capacity
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Master Station Equipment
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RCC Workstations
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Mimic Diagram Board (MDB)
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Computer Backup System
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Data Logging Printers
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Workstation Redundancy
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Number of Controlled Stations (TSS, SP, SSPS)
Number of Controlled Stations (TSS, SP, SSPS)
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Transmission Speed (Baud)
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Polling Time (Update)
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RCC Location (Controlled Stations > 30)
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Modem Function (FSK)
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Modem Input Signal Level
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Modem Amplifier Gain
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SCADA Equipment Features (Tripping)
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SCADA Equipment Features (Interlocking)
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SCADA Equipment Features (Fault Isolation)
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Study Notes
Remote Control Equipment
- Remote Control Centres (RCCs) are located near traffic control offices for electric traction divisions
- RCCs consist of a main control room, equipment room, UPS room, remote control lab, and battery room
- Types of equipment include Frequency Modulated Voice Frequency Telegraph (FMVFT), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
- FMVFT equipment, a relay system, was prevalent before 1980, but is now outdated
- SCADA equipment, using state-of-the-art technology, became popular after 1980
- Transmission paths use underground cable circuits for voice frequency (VF) operation
- Cable circuits have star quads with 0.3 dB/km attenuation, isolators every 10-15 km, VF repeaters every 30-50 km for signal amplification
- Impedance matching transformers (1120:1120 ratio) are used at connection points to the RCC or controlled posts
- Surge arresters protect circuits at cable termination points
- Three pairs of conductors are used for telecommand signals (RCC to posts), telesignals (posts to RCC) and a spare pair
- Control switching equipment includes pulse generator, send/receive selector circuits, check circuit, and indication circuit
- Mimic diagram board in the RCC shows control points via discrepancy switches for remote control
- Mimic diagram includes represented tracks, switches, and displays for various faults
FMVFT Equipment
- Control and indication signals are transmitted using 420-2460 Hz voice frequency channels (50 baud)
- 18 channels are available, separated by 120 Hz
- Frequency modulation is used, with transmitter modulating channel frequencies by ±30Hz
- Transmission level has 22 dB loss over a 1120-ohm line
- Receiving levels range from -22 dB to -30 dB
- If more stations than 18 are controlled, redundant channel pairs are needed for telesignal purposes
Controlled Post Equipment
- Equipment is housed in one cabinet
- Send and receive channel panels are used, the panels are plug-in type except the termination panel
- Equipment operates on 24 V DC battery supply
- Amplifier and attenuation pads are used for level adjustment
SCADA Equipment
- The master station for SCADA is located at the RCC
- The controlled station equipment is the remote terminal unit (RTU)
- Telecommunication trunk cable is used to transmit signals to RCC and RTUs
- Communication cables contain three pairs: one for sending, one for receiving and one spare
- Isolating transformers are placed every 10-15 km to prevent induced voltage
- Cable taps in RCC and controlled stations terminate at a terminal board
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Explore the essential components and technologies used in Remote Control Centres (RCCs) for electric traction divisions. This quiz covers the evolution of equipment like FMVFT and SCADA systems, as well as the technical specifications and protective measures in place for effective communication and operation.